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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.08, 2,844.42 and 1,129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.08, 2,844.42 and 1,129.58 is: 1,558.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.08 : 2,844.42 = 1,129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.08/2,844.42 = 1,129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.08x = 2,844.42 × 1,129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.08x = 3,212,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,999.94/2,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.89

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